- Lead Nuton laboratory teams that deliver critical testwork and pilot programme outcomes that support technology deployment and innovation.
- Collaborate with global stakeholders, external laboratories and partner sites while gaining exposure to diverse projects and test facilities.
- Grow your leadership impact by guiding multidisciplinary technical teams and shaping safe, high-performing laboratory operations based in Salt Lake City, Utah
About the roleWe are looking for a Laboratory Manager to help the Nuton team deliver safe, reliable and high-quality laboratory testwork programmes. In this role, you will lead laboratory operations, oversee testing and pilot activities, and work with technical specialists to advance beneficiation and leaching technologies. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leading multidisciplinary teams, improving operational performance and influencing the successful delivery of innovative technology programmes.
What you'll be doingReporting to the Technology Development Manager and working in a collaborative technical environment within Nuton, you will:
- Lead laboratory teams to safely deliver testwork programmes, pilot trials and operational objectives.
- Drive safety, industrial hygiene and environmental standards while maintaining relevant certifications and compliance requirements.
- Ensure test plans, procedures and quality standards are followed to meet customer requirements for quantity, quality and delivery timelines.
- Improve laboratory performance through continuous improvement, Lean management systems and benchmarking of operational efficiency.
- Manage operating and maintenance budgets while ensuring equipment availability and the reliability of laboratory results.
- Optimise workforce capability, flexibility and resource planning to build an inclusive and high-performing team environment.
- Collaborate with internal technical specialists and external laboratories on sample selection, preparation, testing and blending strategies.
- Represent Nuton at partner sites and test facilities while protecting intellectual property and promoting best practices.
About youWe're looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every "helpful for success" item to apply; if you bring relevant experience and are excited by the opportunity, we encourage you to submit an application.
Required for Success
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Demonstrated experience designing and managing laboratory testwork programmes, pilot plant trials or comparable processing technology programmes in a technical or industrial environment.
- Leadership experience managing technical, operational or laboratory teams and resources.
- Ability to lead multi-functional and multidisciplinary teams and deliver measurable operational outcomes.
- Experience managing laboratory operations, budgets, equipment reliability and continuous improvement activities.
Helpful for Success
- Experience working with metallurgical processing, geochemistry, geometallurgy, leaching or related disciplines.
- Ability to travel regularly, including visits to partner sites and external laboratories.
What we offerBe recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.
- A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
- Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus
- Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits
- Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program
- Attractive share ownership plan
- Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave
- A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you're able to spend quality time with your new family
- Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Personify Health with incentives supporting your wellbeing
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life's challenges
Where you'll be workingNuton® is an innovative venture helping to grow Rio Tinto's copper business by unlocking new value from low-grade copper resources, waste, and tailings. Built on nearly 30 years of research and development, Nuton® combines proprietary copper leaching technologies with strong environmental performance supporting more efficient water use, lower carbon emissions, and the reclamation of mine sites through reprocessing. Learn more about Nuton here Our Technology - Nuton
